How to reset or factory restore BenQ EL71 device?
BenQ EL71 is a mobile phone that can be reset to its factory settings to resolve any software-related issues, improve performance, and restore the device to its original state. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a BenQ EL71 device:
Method 1: Hard Reset
1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button until the phone shuts down completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the phone enters recovery mode. You may need to wait for a few minutes for the recovery mode to appear.
3. In the recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and confirm your selection.
4. Wait for the phone to erase all data and reset to factory settings.
Method 2: Soft Reset (Using recovery mode)
1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button until the phone shuts down completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the phone enters recovery mode. You may need to wait for a few minutes for the recovery mode to appear.
3. In the recovery mode, select "Wipe cache/factory data" and confirm your selection.
4. Wait for the phone to erase all data and reset to factory settings.
Method 3: OTA Update
1. Ensure that the device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.
2. Go to Settings > About phone > System updates.
3. Check for any available updates and download them.
4. Once the updates are installed, the device will reset to factory settings.
Method 4: PC-assisted reset
1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Install the BenQ EL71 drivers on your computer from the manufacturer's website.
3. Go to Settings > About phone > System updates.
4. Check for any available updates and download them.
5. Reboot the phone and connect it to your computer again.
6. Enter recovery mode on the phone by pressing and holding the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears.
7. Select "Factory data reset" and confirm your selection.
8. Wait for the phone to erase all data and reset to factory settings.
Note: It's important to backup all important data before resetting the phone to factory settings. Also, make sure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any data loss or damage during the reset process.